Student Competitions

Something for everyone

John Button School Prize

Closes 25 June. Student prize is $2,500!  More.

 

2018 John Marsden & Hachette Australia Prize for Young Writers: Recognising writing excellence in fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry.  Enter by 29 June.  More.

 

Parliament Prize: Write an essay, make a video, design a poster or multimedia presentation about an event or person that has influenced Victorian Parliament. Enter by  20 July.  More.

 

Charles Dickens Prize: Show your love of reading and studying Charles Dickens' literature through a creative writing piece or an essay. Submissions open until 10 August. More. 

 

Front Page: Create an 8-page school newspaper. Enter by 21 September. More.

 

Red Room Poetry Object: Submit a poem inspired by a treasured object.  Enter by 28 September.  More

Making Waves 2018 Cover Competition 

Each year the cover of the school magazine - Making Waves - features artwork created by a current student. All students at any year level are invited to submit a design. It can be any medium -  painting, drawings, photography, textiles, digital media, mixed media or a collaborative work.  All elements of the work need to be original student work and multiple entries are welcome. The magazine committee make the selection and then work with the artist  to reproduce their work on the magazine's cover. Entries and enquiries to Ms Jane Garrow (Magazine Coordinator) on 09602298@mgsc.vic.edu.au. Start creating!  Entries are due Friday 29 June.